For 40 years, Family Supportive Housing has been helping homeless single- and two-parent families with children stay together while addressing their needs for food, shelter, employment, and education. We provide families with a safe haven, the opportunity to make transformative changes, and support in securing permanent housing.
Our MIssion
To end family homelessness
in our community.
Our Vision
Every family has a place to call home.
Our Northern Star
Prevent families from losing their HOUSING
Help families find HOUSING
Help families sustain HOUSING
Superior Service Model
Prioritize shelter services for families experiencing the most urgent and severe needs.
Tackle key barriers to long-term self-sufficiency, including job readiness, financial literacy, access to permanent housing, health and nutrition, childcare and education, and effective parenting.
Provide post-shelter AfterCare services for up to 24 months to help families build a foundation for lasting independence and stability.
Effectice Advocacy
Develop and publish an annual advocacy agenda focused on key issues affecting families experiencing homelessness.
Advocate for affordable housing and other critical resources to prevent and end homelessness by engaging with community members, local government officials, policymakers, and private and social sector partners.
Conduct independent impact evaluations of our programs and use the findings to create persuasive appeals for support.
Top-Quality Operations
Enhance community understanding of Family Supportive Housing’s role in providing stable housing and support services to families throughout Silicon Valley.
Optimize our service delivery by forming strategic partnerships with local organizations to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and meet the evolving needs of families in Silicon Valley.
Foster a culture of excellence by investing in ongoing training and evaluation to improve our programs and administrative practices.
Read about our San Jose Family Shelter and Bridges AfterCare programs, and our innovative two-phase service model.